League-position context
Internacional rank5th
Criciuma rank18th
Internacional points65
Criciuma points38
Internacional: #5 · 65 pts · GD +17
8 pts off the top 2. 13 pts above the play-off edge. 23 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Criciuma: #18 · 38 pts · GD -19
35 pts off the top 2. 15 pts off the play-off line. 6 pts from safety.
27-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.